Ten things I've learned through therapy:
1) No one can do the work but me. I've got to do the work for me. And it helps to be ready for it.
2) Asking for help won't kill me. I'm sure I'll be surprised by the people in my life who are willing to help, too, I have to allow them the chance sometimes.
3) I'm a processor.
4) There is no perfect. No matter how hard I try to find perfection, it isn't there.
5) Ruminating sometimes keeps me up at night. I'm learning a few helpful strategies that have been successful for me to shut off the thinking.
6) Thoughts are not always facts. Sometimes thoughts are fiction. And thoughts don't necessarily cause action.
7) There are lots of different manifestations of O.C.D. And it's fascinating.
8) Progress feels good!
9) Being stuck is an opportunity to open up more.
10) It's hard work but it's definitely worth the effort. I say it again and again but it's so interesting!!!
1 comment:
Ah, #6 is a tough one, isn't it? Thinking something doesn't make me bad. ACTING on that something -- that's what would be not so nice. I still struggle with #6 all the time.
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